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SMITH, JOHAN PAUL

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Beloved of Juanita (‘Nita), proud and loving father and grandfather of Kerren, Bradford, Byron and their families. Loved brother of Bennie and uncle to an extended family, and a good friend. Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer in Kelowna, BC, Canada on 24 January 2017. Tot weer siens.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.

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THIS SERVICE WILL BE BROADCAST/LIVESTREAMED ON WED. FEB. 8TH AT 10:00 AM.

Service: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 10:00 am

Location: Springfield Funeral Home

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The service for SMITH, JOHAN PAUL is scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 10:00 am . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home

2020 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC

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Dear Nita, Kerren, Bradford, Byron and families, If we could share in this sad occasion with you in person we would! We are so, so sad about the passing of Johan. Love and the biggest hugs ever to you all Love from us

Condolence sent by: Richard and Shirley Benney on February 7, 2017 at 10:15 am

To the Smith family, I am so sorry to hear of Johans passing. I hope amongst the grief you are all experiencing you also come to feel peace knowing he is no longer suffering. He was on 4B for a long time, we all had the pleasure of caring for him and he was always such a kind, funny, man who joked with us all the time.
My sincere condolences.

Dear aunt Juanita, Kerren, Bradford, Byron and family I’m so sad uncle Johan passed away. I have so many special memories of our family get togethers while we were growing up, and remember what a kind, funny and caring man he was. I will be with you in thought tomorrow. Much love, Marinda, Murray and family.

To Juanita, Byron, Kerren, Bradford and family. So so sorry for your loss I had alot of time for Johan and I am fond of the time I spent getting to know him on the occasions I was fortunate enough to meet him. He was such a kind and warm man. He will be sorely lost. Love to you all. Chris & Tracy xx

Dearest Juanita, Kerren, Bradford and Byron and families.
Johan was a huge part of my childhood- in fact I can’t remember an occassion, wedding etc when he wasn’t there. He was our uncle Johan and was always calm, gentle and caring. I always felt when he asked how I was that he was really interested- he had that way. His loss must be very difficult to bear but knowing he is pain free must also be a blessing. My love and thoughts are with you all. Always with love Renee xxx

Uncle Johan. You were such an important role model to me growing up and i for one am poorer knowing you are no longer with us. We love you and I will miss you. You will never be forgotten. All our love to auntie Juanita, Kerren, Brad and Byron from Bill, Elle, Wilkin and Jaelyn.

Dear Aunty Nita
I cannot express enough my sadness at the passing of Uncle Johan. I am truly sorry for the massive loss he is to this world and especially to you. I can only hope that I can be as successful at life and love as the two of you have been. I wish I could have been there to give you the biggest hug. I am thinking of you and send all my love.

Kerren, Bradford, Byron… I wish I could be there with you too. Those were beautiful words you shared with us. I’m so glad I got to witness your special memories of your dad today. He was always so proud of you guys and never missed a chance to brag about you. I will always have fond memories and a deep respect for him. My thoughts are definitely with you too.

Huge loss for you and the family Juanita. I look at the photo in kitchen of him, Bennie and Ferdinand (him at zinc?) and I remember so vividly the cousin who tought me to dance on his 21st at Olifantshoek. As he got older he looked a lot like “oupa Tom”. My condolences to you all… I will also miss him. Ena, Plettenberg Bay, SA

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